U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of New York
Recent News About U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of New York
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A man from Albany has been charged after allegedly stealing an FBI vehicle from their field office's secure parking lot earlier this month. Officials say security protocols prevented further breach into sensitive areas despite unauthorized access.
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Little M. Johnson has pleaded guilty in Albany federal court for possessing child pornography while already on probation for a previous related offense. Authorities say he faces between ten and twenty years imprisonment along with other penalties.
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Andrew Catalone pleaded guilty on April 9 to unlawfully possessing controlled substances for distribution after collecting unused drugs from patients at his New York practices without authorization or proper documentation. Authorities say he faces over four years' imprisonment if his plea agreement is accepted.
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Eric Petrie of Oswego County has pleaded guilty to distributing 'molly' after admitting sales over more than a year period. Authorities credit cooperation among multiple agencies for securing his conviction.
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Delos Thurston has pleaded guilty to money order fraud after stealing over $118,000 while serving as postmaster in Morrisville, New York. Authorities announced sentencing will take place this August.
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Jade Dunckle from Cohoes has pled guilty to assaulting a Deputy U.S. Marshal during an attempted arrest at her home last September. Authorities say she bit an officer while they were searching for a fugitive felon.
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John Secor Jr., from Rome, New York pleaded guilty on March 25th to charges involving enticement of a minor over Facebook as well as receipt of child pornography. Authorities stressed both the severity of his actions and ongoing efforts against online exploitation.
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Sark Wire Corporation will pay $1.9 million after admitting it was ineligible for a pandemic relief loan due to undisclosed foreign affiliations and employee counts. Federal officials say this settlement reflects ongoing efforts to recover improperly obtained COVID-19 aid.
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Shane Daley has pleaded guilty to cyberstalking after sending threatening messages following Brian Thompson's murder. Federal officials condemned his actions as cruel exploitation during a time of grief.
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A Schenectady man has been indicted for distributing fentanyl and cocaine linked to an overdose death. Authorities say Kristoffer Jackson faces significant prison time if convicted but remains presumed innocent until proven guilty.
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First Assistant U.S. Attorney John A. Sarcone welcomed new attorneys at a Syracuse training session on March 3. The event covered key topics such as drug prosecutions and Project Safe Childhood initiatives.
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Ming Xia has pled guilty to conspiracy charges related to money laundering from prostitution activities at spas he operated in New York's Capital Region. Authorities say he laundered over $2 million through various channels before being caught by federal investigators.
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A New York City man has been sentenced to over six years in prison for mailing large quantities of ecstasy into New York for distribution. Authorities say more than 10 kilograms were seized as part of an international operation using both dark web networks and postal services.
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A Binghamton man has been charged with making online threats against the President and ICE agents. Authorities say Jeffrey Scott Hamm Jr.'s case highlights ongoing efforts to address violent threats made through digital platforms.
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A Guatemalan man pled guilty to illegally reentering the U.S., following his prior removal after an attempted rape conviction involving a minor. Authorities say he now faces up to 20 years in prison at sentencing scheduled for July.
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Michael St. Denny Jr., from St. Lawrence County, has pleaded guilty to distributing child pornography using social media applications in 2024. Authorities say he faces significant prison time when sentenced in July for his actions involving material depicting abuse of young children.
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Gregory Magin, a 45-year-old resident of Glenville, New York, pleaded guilty on March 2, 2026 to charges of distributing and possessing child pornography.
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Felix Arencibia, 40, of Amsterdam, New York, pleaded guilty on February 27, 2026, to conspiracy and methamphetamine distribution charges.
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Dean Dellas, a 41-year-old resident of Cazenovia, New York, pleaded guilty on February 26, 2026, to charges of wire fraud and aggravated identity theft.
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Nekie Ricks, 33, of Schenectady, New York, has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for possessing crack cocaine with intent to distribute and for carrying a firearm during his drug trafficking activities.